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HX18 YXL

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

122,033 mi
Last recorded122,033 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX18 YXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 122,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent and fouling brake hose (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 122,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 119,019 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front undertray hanging down

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2025 119,007 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front undertray hanging down

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2024 99,091 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 99,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 81,479 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyer light on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,685 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 64,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,007 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 49,007 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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HX18 YXL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX18 YXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HX18 YXL registered?

HX18 YXL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2018.

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